Arsene Wenger insists star is committed to Arsenal despite not signing a new contract

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- Arsene Wenger says Alexis Sanchez is still committed to Arsenal despite being linked with a move

- Sanchez was close to joining City in the summer and still very much linked with a move to the Etihad

- The Chilean's contract runs out in the summer and he is stalling on a new deal

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes Chilean star Alexis Sanchez is fully committed to the Gunners despite being linked with a move to Manchester City.

Sanchez have come under so much criticisms in recent weeks, and some part of the media believes Sanchez is no longer playing for the team.

Gunners boss Wenger said: “He is focused in training. It’s true that it doesn’t come off as much but he tries and fights.

Arsene Wenger insists Alexi Sanchez is committed to staying at Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has backed Alexis Sanchez. Source: Fourfourtwo

“I can’t fault his attitude or commitment. When it doesn’t come off, maybe you try and force things too much.”

When asked if Sanchez and Manchester United target Ozil will be sold in January, Wenger said: “My vision and desire is they stay.

“I’m sure he (Ozil) will stay until the rest of the season and then the rest is open.”

The Arsenal boss also gave his opinion on Manchester City title charge and winning streak record that has been compared to the Gunner's invincible.

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Wenger said: “They have petrol and ideas. We had no petrol and ideas. There’s still a long way to go but they have the quality to make things go their way. It’s still not easy.”

Arsenal currently 19 points behind City in seventh place on the Premier League table, they are without a win in three matches and will hope to correct that when they take on Newcastle on Saturday, December 16.

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